Goodradigbee Rose Gum Reforestation (Revoked)

Goodradigbee Rose Gum Reforestation (Revoked) was a reforestation project located in the Goodradigbee River valley, approximately 45km southwest of Yass and near the small settlement of Wee Jasper in New South Wales. Registered in March 2021, the project designated 603 hectares of land previously used for agriculture to be converted into permanent forest cover.

The project operated under the "Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0" methodology. This method is designed to sequester carbon by establishing trees on land that has been clear of forest for at least five years prior to the project's commencement. Unlike "Environmental Planting" methods which typically utilize mixed native species for conservation, Reforestation 2.0 allows for plantation-style forestry, often using a single species for potential harvest or permanent carbon storage, provided specific density and canopy cover requirements are met.

The Goodradigbee region consists of steep, scenic valleys and limestone geology, typically supporting grazing activities (sheep and cattle) and some forestry. The area experiences a cool temperate climate with moderate rainfall.

A notable aspect of this project was the selection of Eucalyptus grandis (Rose Gum) as the planting species. Eucalyptus grandis is a fast-growing timber species typically native to the humid, subtropical coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland. Its introduction to the Southern Tablelands, an area known for cold winters and frost, was biologically ambitious. The project was revoked in January 2023, and its carbon abatement contract was subsequently terminated, meaning the project is no longer active or crediting carbon units.